ATLASPrincipal Financial Group (PFG) Q3 2026 earnings results
Principal Financial Group (PFG) reported EPS of $2.22 against an analyst estimate of $2.46: a miss of $0.24 (9.8%). The quarter ended Sep 30, 2026; the company reported on Monday, October 26, 2026, after the close.
Status: Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 · Source: EODHD (calendar and fundamentals, cross-checked)
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PFG Q3 2026 results at a glance
| EPS reported | $2.22 |
|---|---|
| EPS estimate | $2.46 |
| Surprise | Miss · -$0.24 (-9.8%) |
| Quarter ended | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Reported | Oct 26, 2026, after the close |
| Status | Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 |
EPS is as supplied by EODHD, in US dollars per share; whether it is adjusted or GAAP follows that source. This is Principal Financial Group’s Q3 2026, a calendar-year company.
Principal Financial Group EPS surprise history: last 3 quarters
Principal Financial Group beat the EPS estimate in 2 of its last 3 reports, with an average surprise of +0.5%.
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Move* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | $2.46 | $2.22 | -9.8% | Miss | +3.2% |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $2.33 | $2.50 | +7.3% | Beat | +4.3% |
| May 28, 2026 | $1.23 | $1.28 | +4.1% | Beat | -0.9% |
*Move: change in the closing price from the last close before the report day to the close the day after it. It is filled in a few trading days after each report.
PFG stock reaction to the report
PFG moved +1.68% in the first session that reflects the report (close of Oct 26, 2026 $110.13 to close of Oct 27, 2026 $111.98). Since the report: +2.45% (latest close $112.83 on Nov 2, 2026, against $110.13 before the reaction).
Next PFG earnings report
Principal Financial Group has not announced its next earnings date yet. This page shows a date only once it is confirmed. See the PFG earnings calendar.
ATLAS fair value and signal for PFG
| Last price | $112.83 (+1.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS fair value | $249.77 (range $224.79–$274.74) · price is 55% below it |
| Chance of a higher close in 1 month | 53% (normal range $108.96–$117.72) |
These are model outputs from the same valuation and calibrated model as the Principal Financial Group stock page. They describe an ordinary period and are not a forecast of any particular outcome.
Principal Financial Group Q3 2026 earnings: frequently asked questions
Did Principal Financial Group beat earnings estimates for Q3 2026?
Principal Financial Group reported EPS of $2.22 against an analyst estimate of $2.46: a miss of $0.24 (9.8%).
When did Principal Financial Group report Q3 2026 results?
Principal Financial Group reported on Monday, October 26, 2026, after the close, for the quarter ended Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
How often does PFG beat EPS estimates?
In its last 3 reports with a recorded result, Principal Financial Group beat the EPS estimate 2 times; the average surprise was +0.5%. Past results do not predict the next one.
How does ATLAS confirm a result?
A result is published only after it is cross-checked: the EODHD earnings calendar and the EODHD fundamentals feed must show the same EPS for the same fiscal period, or the same value must appear in two consecutive checks. Unconfirmed figures are never published. If the figures are revised later, this page updates.
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